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Isaiah 49:25 · KJV

"But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children."

King James Version

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Passage Context

23And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.
24Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?
25But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.
26And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does knowing God will contend for you affect your worries?

2

What does it mean for you to trust in God's protection?

3

When have you seen God intervene in a challenging situation?

Life Application

trust

Lean on God's promises when facing difficult circumstances.

family

Pray for the protection and well-being of your loved ones, trusting in God's care.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse emphasizes God's power to save and deliver, a central theme in the gospel as Jesus delivers humanity from sin.

See also: Luke 4:18-19

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